What is Flipboard?
Flipboard is a website features news and social magazines. The magazines are categorized into News, Travel, Business, Sports, Technology, Politics, Culture, History, and Food & Dining, etc. Once you have clicked inside, you can explore numerous magazines such as BBC World, Eye on China, The Entrepreneur Ways, Coaching & Psychology, Everything Google, Uncrate, SubCulture, and Street Photography.
How does it work?
If you are viewing Flipboard website on a desktop computer, simply scroll the mouse or click the right arrow on the screen. You will enjoy the visual effects of the flipping action.
Why is it great to use Flipboard in learning and teaching?
We can get ideas from the articles and use them in lectures or tutorials. The latest news around the world can trigger daily conversation and discussion. Articles and real life scenarios can be used for project ideas. There are endless ways to use the sources. The boundary is only limited by your imagination.
The use of the latest media can grab reader's attention. It is fun to flip through the pages. The articles are displayed in simple layouts and they are filled with vibrant photos. Flipping action is in trend compares to the dry action of sliding the PowerPoint Notes. It could be a time to wake up our students to get their minds going.
Flipboard is resourceful and entertaining. You can use it as your own leisure reading, or as your teaching tool. Some current events are worthwhile for us to think deeper and some articles are light hearted enough for us to lower our blood pressure. It is so easy to browse far away. Give it a try, for yourself, and for your students.
Mobile application of Flipboard is also available.